Response from a shy, soft-spoken young woman?

Question

You work with a shy, soft-spoken young woman. She is usually very quiet and keeps to herself, doing her work. Occasionally she will open up but generally she's just very shy.

You go up to her and ask her how it's going. In her very small voice, she replies "good....how are you?" The conversation seems to end there. But this is her usual response.

What would u do after her answer? What impression would u get from her?

Answer 1

Hi--most people don't understand how shy people work--they are actually the minority of our population something like 1 out of every 100 is shy.

So when you do come across a shy person, no wonder its hard to figure them out--chances are you aren't that shy yourself or if you are you wouldn't be asking the question.

Shyness isn't just about being quiet--people who are usually aren't that comfortable in normal social situations. Its possible she has nothing else to say or can't think of what to say or something else to ask.

Just say "great!".  Invite her out 1 on one now & then. You have a repore with her if she opens up now & then, just keep the group small-or just 1 on 1 & chances are you'll see her open up more & more.

Answer 2

That she was nuts and possibly had multiple personalities and a problem with repetitiveness.

Answer 3

If it is apparent that she doesn't want to be bothered, it is best to leave it at that. You can ask more if she gives you a signal that she wants to talk. More than likely, she will open up sooner than later. Meanwhile, give her the space she needs.

Impressions could be many. She could be shy and simply not want to talk to anybody. She could be someone who likes to focus solely on their work. She may have some life issue weighing heavily on her mind. Give her the benefit of the doubt at this point. Just keep being polite to her in the meantime.

Answer 4

some people are like that, but it doesn't mean they are not being UN friendly, if you were to be in her company after work, like go to club, invite her home to watch movie, she could be lifelong friend, takes time and Patience  to understand person like that

Answer 5

That she is a normal person who seems shy. Nothing wrong with being shy!!!!!!

Answer 6

Do you like her?  If so I would try to be very friendly and keep talking to her until she opens up.  It sounds like she's just shy and has nothing against you personally.